cubby

UK
/ˈkʌbi/
US
/ˈkʌbi/

Translations

cubbynoun
cubbies
pl
UK
/ˈkʌbi/
US
/ˈkʌbi/
She placed her books in the cubby before heading to class.
Она положила свои книги в шкафчик перед тем, как пойти на занятия.
The cat found a cozy cubby to sleep in.
Кошка нашла уютную нишу, чтобы поспать.
Additional translations
укромное местечко
Synonyms
cubbyadjective
UK
/ˈkʌb.i/
US
/ˈkʌb.i/
Used attributively before another noun to denote something resembling or functioning as a cubby (e.g., "cubby shelf").

Definitions

cubbynoun
A small, enclosed space or compartment, often used for storage.
She placed her shoes in the cubby by the door.
A small, cozy space or nook, often used for reading or relaxing.
The child loved to curl up in the cubby with a good book.
Australian English: a small playhouse or hut, especially one used by children.
The kids spent the afternoon playing in their backyard cubby.
cubbyadjective
Relating to or designed like a cubby; small, enclosed, and often for individual use.
Each student stored their lunchbox on a cubby shelf near the door.